Fresh Fig Clafouti

Dec 5, 2006

Ann Stratton

Use a variety of fresh figs for this pudding-like dessert. The mixture of flavors, sizes and colors is pleasing to the palate and to the eye. Adapted from Fig Heaven by Marie Simmons (William Morrow & Company, 2004).

In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar. In medium bowl, with wire whisk, beat milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Slowly pour milk mixture into flour mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Pour batter through sieve into prepared pie plate, pressing out any lumps.

Arrange figs, cut sides up, in batter; dot with butter. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until edge of custard is puffed and golden and knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out almost clean (center will still jiggle).

A Part of Hearst Digital Media
Woman's Day participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.